21. The Meeting

The Meeting: Alexander the Great and the High Priest What happens when the conqueror of the known world marches on Jerusalem? In this episode, we explore the legendary encounter between Alexander the Great and the High Priest Yaddua (or Shimon HaTzaddik, depending on which text you open!). We dive deep into how the Persian Empire's model of multiculturalism set the stage for Greek rule, unpack the historical mystery of the Men of the Great Assembly, and look at how the Sages of the Talmud used oral history not just to record dates, but to teach profound layers of meaning. We also track how a Greek name like "Alexander" became completely koshered into Jewish history. Support the Podcast: This podcast is entirely independent and corporate-free. If you enjoy the research and production that goes into these episodes, please consider supporting the show: Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/scoutisrael Patreon: patreon.com/scoutisrael Connect & Explore: Website: scoutisrael.com YouTube: youtube.com/scoutisrael About the Host: Yossi Silverman is a Jewish educator and licensed Israel Tour Guide, bringing history, text, and geography to life.